How to Teach Setting | Writing About Reading Series
How do you teach setting in a way that is simple, meaningful, and easy for young learners to understand?In this episode of The Education Connection, I'm sharing exactly how I teach setting through my ...
26 Jul 18min
How to Teach Characters: Writing About Reading Series
How do you teach first graders to write about reading without overwhelming them?In this first episode of my Writing About Reading Series, I'm sharing one of my classroom routines for teaching students...
20 Jul 22min
Writing About Reading: Beyond "Write About the Story"
Have you ever finished a read aloud and thought, "Now what should my students write?"For many first graders, simply saying "Write about the story" is too broad. Young learners need a clear purpose for...
13 Jul 19min
Comprehension Strategies Every K–3 Teacher Should Teach | Science of Reading
Do your students read the words but struggle to understand what they read?In this episode of The Education Connection, we're wrapping up our Science of Reading series by focusing on the ultimate goal ...
6 Jul 25min
Teaching Vocabulary in the Science of Reading: Simple Strategies to Build Reading Comprehension
How do you effectively teach vocabulary in the primary classroom? In this episode of The Education Connection, we're exploring one of the essential components of the Science of Reading: vocabulary.You...
27 Jun 14min
Phonics Explained: Why It Matters in the Science of Reading
In this episode of The Education Connection, we're continuing our Science of Reading series by exploring one of the most important building blocks of reading success: phonics.What is phonics, and why ...
22 Jun 15min
Science of Reading: Fluency – The Bridge Between Phonics and Comprehension
In this episode of The Education Connection, we continue our Science of Reading series by exploring fluency and why it is such an important bridge between phonics and comprehension. Learn the three co...
15 Jun 17min
What Is Phonemic Awareness? Science of Reading Explained
What is phonemic awareness, and why is it so important for beginning readers?In this first episode of our Science of Reading series, I break down what phonemic awareness is, why it matters, and how yo...
8 Jun 10min
